Function: Supply Chain

Work Level:  2B

Reports to: Sourcing Unit Director

Scope: Local

Location: Boksburg

Terms & Conditions: Full time

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

Find your purpose at Unilever. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues in a truly global and diverse culture to ultimately become a better you. 

Overall responsibility for engineering projects and maintenance, including utilities, production lines, processing plants, and buildings. The primary objective of the job is to implement improvements contributing to the factory’s PQCDSMI targets, and to effectively maintain all operational and support elements of the sourcing unit. The Engineering Manager manages engineering spares, assets, site services to support manufacturing activities.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Manage the technical / maintenance teams responsible to deliver Projects, Innovation, Infrastructure and Services to the site. Develop, deploy and implement plans to ensure the best utilization of assets in the sites as well as supervise and give guidance on the maintenance of such assetsLead the Innovation implementation on the site, looking for best alternatives/options of design to manufacturing, following USCC/ category technology selections. Support innovation delivery as part of regional networkPrepare and Manage Capital budget and Capital Expenditure Proposals in coordination with cluster and category requirementsLiaison with Category and Engineering Excellence teams for technology upgradesImplementation of the capital projects portfolio post approval; to project closure, following the TPM principles for Early Equipment ManagementEnsure that Quality of the work conducted is to the highest possible standard and lowest costResponsible for the Safety of all project-related operations within the factory, as well as maintaining and setting of safe working procedures; including management of Health, Safety and Environmental aspects of project management from design (PHA, HAZOPS, MDSAS), equipment selection, project implementation (site safety), commissioning and final project handoverLead the Early Equipment Management and Planned Maintenance TPM pillar; and SIMAS applicationCreate and implement plans to continuously improve site infrastructure needs such as energy, water, treatment, steam and all infrastructure services, contracts and contractorsCollaborate with Operations Team to drive site and line efficiencies and reduce wasteDevelop, build and make available in the organization the Product, Process and Packaging Expertise relevant to the asset baseManage the Projects, Innovation and Maintenance budgets. Asset care and improvement through establishing and maintaining an effective system of preventative maintenance applicable to plant and services (TPM based)Manage the engineering contractors and ensure statutory and legal complianceOptimize maintenance cost, MTBF, and MTTR for production lines. Optimize spare parts safety stock levels in line with working capital targets of the sourcing unitImplement control measures to ensure system accuracy in accounting of spares and spares consumptionImplement projects on Energy Efficiency program and sustainabilityCoach and develop the team across the site on technical and technology issuesSecuring, rationalization and standardization of engineering sparesImplementation and management of engineering standards

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

BSC Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) is *essential3-5 years in FMCG/ Manufacturing operations experienceEngineering in FMCG Supply Chain (Planning, Customer Service, Logistics, Process)Proficient leadership and management experience across large Teams, Stakeholders and Suppliers/ ThirdParties/ Contractors*Must have lead projects from end to end looking at design, budget creation and control and project execution

Leadership

You are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team deliver with real passion, growing and learning from each other whilst delivering quick wins.You are still responsible for your own results and as a manager, you also need to motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenge with support and coaching. You understand the wider business context and you are emotionally intelligent enough to motivate people to deliver what is needed.

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) BehaviorsPERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.